Proposition Summary

Senate Constitutional Amendment 21. Adds section 7 to Article X of Constitution. Authorizes Legislature to provide or delegate authority for establishment and maintenance of institutions for females convicted of felonies. Declares Legislature may provide for punishment, custody and care of such females in a manner and under circumstances different from men similarly convicted. Ratifies existing laws relating to said subjects. Authorizes Legislature to repeal, amend or otherwise modify such laws

Proposition Number

21

Year

1936

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Pass

Popular Vote Results

Y: 879010; A: 50.2; N: 871557; B: 49.8

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Senate Constitutional Amendment

Code Sections Affected

Added Cal. Const. art. X, section 7.

For Author

Ralph E. Swing, Senator, Thirty-sixth District; J. I. Wagy, Senator, Thirty-fourth District

Against Author

Ray W. Hays, Senator, Thirtieth District

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